First test numbers from the Audi S6 - it's pretty quick!

[Shomegrown]

Just imagine what the RS6/RS7 is going to do.

I suspect the skidpad numbers are much less than the regular A6 due to them not having the best test surface wherever they were testing in Europe.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...s6-test-review

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan


ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $71,000


ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection


Displacement: 240 cu in, 3933 cc
Power: 420 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm


TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode


DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.6 in
Length: 194.1 in
Width: 73.8 in Height: 56.7 in
Curb weight: 4255 lb


C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.1 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec @ 115 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g


FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 17/26 mpg
C/D observed: 14 mpg

TEST NOTES: Launch control is activated in D sport with ESC off. Just stomp the gas with the brake and it zings to 5000 rpm, lift and it moves out.

[IgorRGTI]

0-60 in 3.7 will embarrass 99% of cars, lol. Gotta love Quattro.

[2.0T_Convert]

For reference: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...02-test-review

Also interesting the S6 and Boss 302 have the same EPA fuel economy.

[VWturbonium]

Is there any physical difference in the ~400hp 4.0T and the ~500hp 4.0T? This thing will be hilarious either way with some bolt-ons and a tune. I guess this goes without saying these days with modern forced induction engines though.

[MKV Aaron]

Damn.

Thats faster than my friends APR stg 2 B8 S4 DSG (12.3@112) and his new TTRS with APR program (12.2@116). Once he gets his primary cat taken out of the RS, it will be in the 11's, but still. Thats S6 with the same mods will be low 11s.

Damn.

[Shomegrown]

Is there any physical difference in the ~400hp 4.0T and the ~500hp 4.0T? This thing will be hilarious either way with some bolt-ons and a tune. I guess this goes without saying these days with modern forced induction engines though.

Yeah, hardware wise they are very different. (turbos, internals, compression ratios, etc)

[302W]

3.933L = 4.0L? That's even worse than the "T" part

Badass none the less

[juventuss]

oh my goodness gracious...

[50fridge]

I cannot believe a luxury sedan can go 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. That is impressive. I wonder how fast the RS6 is going to be with the S6 being this fast.

[Saintor]

TEST NOTES: Launch control is activated in D sport with ESC off. Just stomp the gas with the brake and it zings to 5000 rpm, lift and it moves out.

5000rpm!!!! Can't do that with a regular auto.

More impressive is the fuel economy for the capacities of the car.

V8 power!

[The Kilted Yaksman]

0-60 in 3.7 will embarrass 99% of cars, lol. Gotta love Quattro.

That is with a hard launch. Look at the 5-60 time to get an idea of the performance most people will see. Still quick, but not OMG.

[Shomegrown]

That is with a hard launch. Look at the 5-60 time to get an idea of the performance most people will see. Still quick, but not OMG.

Meh, not really. Flooring it off the line (instead of using LC) will get you a 0-60 time somewhere between the two.

[GiacGtiAgain]

0-60 in 3.7 will embarrass 99% of cars, lol. Gotta love Quattro.

maybe, but 115mph trap speed will have a lot of cars in this class reeling it in up top. regardless, great numbers all around.

[ModelCitizen]

That is with a hard launch. Look at the 5-60 time to get an idea of the performance most people will see. Still quick, but not OMG.

I thought that too, at first, but it is still trapping 115 which is not bad at all...

[SVTDanny]

Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec

@ 115 mph

Pretty quick..... in first gear.

[curvedinfinity]

Would take CTS-V for more pah less $

[Spiller337]

What do people expect it to trap in the 1/4 mile?

Cadillac CTS-V hits 117, and the Boss 302 someone posted above hits like 113.

[Hufeisen]

3.933L = 4.0L? That's even worse than the "T" part

Badass none the less

You do realize this is a common pattern for many of the German manufactures?

BOT - I need to win the lottery and get one of these

[GiacGtiAgain]

What do people expect it to trap in the 1/4 mile?

Cadillac CTS-V hits 117, and the Boss 302 someone posted above hits like 113.

2mph+ is a lot in this class so I wouldn't slight the CTS-V's 2mph advantage, but that can be almost entirely attributed to RWD vs AWD of the Audi. A better comparison might be something like the GTR which traps 118+ but does not have 4 doors. The C63 AMG traps 116-118, the problem is there are really no direct competitors in this class with AWD. Simply adding AWD to one of the BMW offerings doesn't quite compare well with this type of vehicle either, nor are they intended to. All in all the numbers for this car are fantastic and the only one that bothers me even a little is a the trap speed but i am sure there is copious power waiting to be extracted from this car in the aftermarket that will quickly take this to a ~120mph beast.

[Shomegrown]

What do people expect it to trap in the 1/4 mile?

Apparently a 4250 lb AWD 420 hp car is supposed to trap more than 115.

[Shomegrown]

Would take CTS-V for more pah less $

CTS-V starts above $65k these days, so prices should be roughly the same.

Just a comment, CTS-V is an awesome car too.

[mariok2006]

Apparently a 4250 lb AWD 420 hp car is supposed to trap more than 115.

It might be rated at 420hp, but that trap speed and weight indicate a significantly higher horsepower rating. Closer to 500hp.

[Stereodude]

Too bad it's missing a 6MT.

[RacingManiac]

Too bad it's missing a 6MT.

Probably wouldn't do 3.7 sec with the 6MT, if the TT-RS example is to be followed....Audi has got the launch control + AWD thing figured out on the DSG cars...

[2.0T_Convert]

Probably wouldn't do 3.7 sec with the 6MT, if the TT-RS example is to be followed....Audi has got the launch control + AWD thing figured out on the DSG cars...

In the hands of Shomegrown armed with a gopro and an empty road somewhere in MI I bet it could.

[rs4-380]

when does this thing go on sale?

[RacingManiac]

In the hands of Shomegrown armed with a gopro and an empty road somewhere in MI I bet it could.

I need to find these empty road in MI....lol

[Stereodude]

I need to find these empty road in MI....lol

There are plenty. Just head to downtown Detroit.

[warren_s]

This thing is significantly faster than the Audi R8.

[mr lee]

This thing is significantly faster than the Audi R8.

and cheaper.

[bubbagti]

I love it. Just wish I could afford one

[rs4-380]

because sad

[mr lee]

i just lost my pants.

[RogueTDI]

Meh, not really. Flooring it off the line (instead of using LC) will get you a 0-60 time somewhere between the two.

Dont think so. How do you figure that? Turbo lag? Not likely. Only launch control would explain it.

[thisisdog]

would drive/10